Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

The Hillen Group (“THG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to our website, contact forms, career applications, and related services (collectively, the “Site”).

1) Information We Collect

  • Contact data: name, email, phone, company, and message details you submit via forms.
  • Application data: resume/CV, work history, skills, links (e.g., LinkedIn), and answers to application questions.
  • Usage data: pages viewed, device/browser info, approximate location, and referrers (via cookies or similar technologies).
  • Contract data: project correspondence and files you share with us during an engagement.

2) How We Use Information

  • Respond to inquiries, schedule meetings, and provide customer support.
  • Evaluate candidates and manage recruiting processes.
  • Operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Site and our services.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
  • With your consent, send updates or marketing communications (you can opt out anytime).

3) Legal Bases (where applicable)

  • Consent (e.g., marketing, cookies where required).
  • Contract (to take steps at your request or perform an agreement).
  • Legitimate interests (site security, analytics, service improvement).
  • Legal obligations (record-keeping, compliance, safeguarding).

4) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand Site usage. You can control cookies in your browser settings and—where available—via our cookie preferences link.

Note: blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.

5) Sharing of Information

  • Service providers who process data for us (e.g., hosting, analytics, applicant tracking) under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal reasons (to comply with law, protect rights, safety, or investigate fraud/abuse).
  • Business changes (merger, acquisition, or asset transfer).
  • We do not sell personal information.

6) Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by record type.

7) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent. You can also opt out of marketing at any time.

To exercise rights, contact privacy@thehillengroup.net. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8) Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; please use caution when sharing data online.

9) Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age of consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

10) International Transfers

We may process information in countries other than where you live. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.

11) Links to Other Sites

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice.

13) Contact Us

Questions or requests? Contact our privacy team: